WORRIED ABOUT NOT ANSWERING POSTS

[jolovespiggies]

Hello my friends

I wondered if someone could please put my mind at rest.

I spend a couple of hours each day on my pute and I love my forums. The trouble is, I feel so awful if I do not reply to every one, but it is impossible and prioritising is hard. If ever anyone doesn;t get a reply from me, it will be because I simply don't have the time, so please, never take it the wrong way. I am on 6 other forums too and I will be asking them the same question.

You are all so very special to me as friends so I had to write this little note. Does anyone else feel the same please?

Lots of love


jO XX

[amcashes]

You are only one person. People can not expect you to reply all the time. I would think they would be ok with you replying to the posts that you see fit. I hope this helps you a bit.

[Jenny]

aww Jo you are so sweet I do love your comments, and it is the same for me -- there are so many posts on here each day, its hard to read and reply to them all!!! I'll consider myself lucky if you comment on my blog, hehe

[Bean]

Aww you are so sweet and thoughtful, but please consider your mind put at rest! It's near impossible for all of us to read everything and reply to everything, and we all come and go as our lives are more hectic or quieter. The main point of this forum is for it to be a fun place for pig people to hang out and share experiences, we don't want it causing you worry!

I must admit I don't really feel bad about the things I don't reply to, but perhaps I'm just not as nice as you haha!

[jolovespiggies]

Oh sweethearts, am I glad I joined this forum. Thank you for your lovely compliments and I now feel so much better. Yes, Treen I agree, this lovely forum is about pleasure not worry and I am so glad I asked you all how you felt.

Bless you Jenny love, I do do by best to answer your lovely posts, as I really love it on here. I just run out of time sometimes, with having little ones to look after and I know you all know only too well about that LOL!!

Thank you too Amcashes for your kind reassurances, I certainly have made some wonderful friends.

I am sure you're a wonderful person Treen and you too have made me feel so much better.

Love to you all


Jo xx

[3piggles]

Aw, not to worry. I have eye problems and post until I go blurry. I hope no one wonders why I didn't keep posting till their thread, as it's nothing personal. We all do the best we can.

[jolovespiggies]

Thank you piggles for your kind words.

Jo xx

[lonestarpiggies]

Don't worry, Jo! No one has time to answer everything. A lot of times when I get on the computer, my kids end up needing something or the phone rings, etc., so I don't get a chance to look at all the posts.

[yodelpig]

Don't worry - none of us can answer all the posts, or is expected to! We all have our life and our own piggies to care for first.

I certainly don't post where I haven't got anything new or helpful to say! With so many members from the US, many people have come on at a time when I'm in bed, so I often miss something or can't help when US specific products or shops are asked for.

It is great that you are such a caring person, but remember the most important thing is that you enjoy the forum, not that you need to be the pefect member!!!

I have found that is vital that you need to keep a balance between the need to help and support and the joy of sharing your love of piggies if you want to be around for the long haul and not suffer a burnout. The world of the internet has a way of sucking you in before you notice what is happening to you! Anyway, I know that I have the same tendency to take on everything. I have to take a couple of steps back occasionally to save myself from getting ever so fed up with answering the same questions and addressing the same problems year upon year.

For myself, I have places where I mainly advise and support (like on here) and others where I am just there for the pleasure and letting others do the hard work. That helps me keeping the balance long term and the joy of being part of such a lovely community alive.

[jolovespiggies]

Well Yodelpig, what can I say to such a wonderful reply. I so agree with you, if it becomes a chore, it defeats the object of having a forum and that is what I will try to remember. It is a very popular site, which is great, so there are always too many to reply to. If I had the time I would love too.

Thank you for your very kindly advice.

Squeak soon love.

Jo xx

[anaira]

Ha, you could always be a grinch like me, and practically never post! I still come here and read, I just don't really post. ;P I'm not ignoring anyone!

Speaking of which, I should really update my piggers thread...I don't believe I've introduced our latest sow.

[Bean]

I still come here and read, I just don't really post. ;P

Peeping Tom!

[anaira]

*ariana can't be bothered replying*

lol

[jolovespiggies]

Hello Anaira thank you for your post and reassurance. I think we all have days when we don't want to do anything LOL!!

Jo xx

[anaira]

Well, that's everyday for me! ;P

[jolovespiggies]

Yep, know the feeling.

Jo xx

[summerrain]

I am that sort of person too. But you don't have to reply to everybody. I am sure people here will understand.

[erin]

No worries Jo! I can barely keep track of it all either. Some days I have the time but just no energy.

[jolovespiggies]

ha ha!!

Hugs

Jo xx

[jolovespiggies]

Thank you all your your kind replies and assurances. I just wish I had more time but I don;t think I am alone there LOL!!

Bless you all

Hugs and love

Jo xx